Worth A Thousand Words: The Government Shutdown In 11 Powerful Images (PHOTOS)

In the case of photographs taken of the government shutdown, this old adage is true. But what’s even more evident is that we’re in big trouble if this thing doesn’t end soon.

Take a look at these photographs that capture the closures, protests and real world effects of the government shutdown. With over 800,000 federal employees furloughed, all national parks closed, services such as the IRS scaled back and programs to feed those in need cut, America is facing a huge setback for its people.